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Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors guides our organization with visionary leadership and commitment. Comprised of individuals with diverse expertise and a shared passion for our mission, they ensure sound governance and accountability through strategic foresight and collaborative decision-making. Their dedication goes beyond the boardroom, as they actively engage with our community and stakeholders, focusing on innovation and sustainability while fostering a culture of transparency and integrity. Their dedication builds a strong foundation for success and inspires confidence in our mission.

ADHD BC also includes a Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) that verifies the quality of content shared by ADHD BC. Learn more about the PAC here!

Anne Turner

Board Member

Member Since 2024

Denise Richter

Co-founder & Board Member

Member Since 2022

Mark Smeets

Co-chair

Member Since 2023

Dr. Candice Murray

Board Member & PAC

Member Since 2023

Elisa Birch

Co-founder & Treasurer

Member Since 2022

Naieli Needham

Secretary

Member Since 2024

Dr. Carmen Caelian

Board Member & PAC

Member Since 2023

Dr. Gabriela Ionita

Board Member & PAC

Member Since 2023

Tana Woods

Board Member

Member Since 2024

Chantelle Morvay

Co-founder & Chair

Member Since 2022

Jocelyn Byfield

Board Member

Member Since 2024

Professional Advisory Committee

Our  Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) is made up of psychologists that have

expert knowledge and experience regarding ADHD.
 

Where applicable, the PAC fact checks and consults with the society on the accuracy and quality of the materials and information, written for and shared on this site.  
 

Writers, editors, graphic designers, and freelancers that work with the ADHD Advocacy Society of BC make every effort to ensure that facts presented in any given information or resources reflect current information. And where possible, aligns with how the ADHD community identifies with Neurodivergent-affirming language.  

 

Nevertheless; mistakes, misspellings, or other miscues do happen. In the event that we publish information, articles or resources containing factual errors, misattributions, or other substantive mistakes, we will correct it as soon as possible and post a dated correction, clarification, or editor’s note near the bottom of the materials and information.

 

We are committed to providing you with trustworthy, accessible, and accurate information regarding all aspects of ADHD.

Committee Members

Dr. Candice Murray, R. Psych

(She/Her)

Dr. Gabriela Ionita, R.Psych 

(She/Her)

Dr. Carmen Caelian, R. Psych

(She/Her)

Our Fact Checking Process

  

Information or resources created by our team of writers and contributors that include medical information will be identified by our in-house team of editors and is subject to the feedback and adjustments made by the Professional Advisory Committee.

 

When you see the “fact-checked” symbol on our information and resources, you can trust that it has been reviewed by our Professional Advisory Committee.

PAC
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